"...as usual, I don't
know where I'm going
to be ten minutes
from now..."

Biography (continued)

In the summer of 2003 I began to write a collection of songs inspired by significant changes in my personal life. Based around a melody, an acoustic guitar and hip-hop drum loops, this music eventually became something I could really be passionate about. All I have ever wanted to be is truly passionate about the music I play. I’ve spent years trying to write music that moved me this way. These songs, though, achieved this effortlessly.

After making recordings of seven tracks in my home studio, I presented them to my long time friend and Stuck Mojo/Fozzy manager Mark Willis. He said that he, as well as his wife and daughter, loved the new material and suggested that I meet with a local producer that may be interested in collaborating on this project, what would eventually be known as simply, The Duke. After meeting with producer Rick Beato, we decided to pick three songs to develop and record along with long-time friends; drummer Frank “Bud” Fontsere and bassist Sean Delson. You can hear these tracks here.

If you’ve read this far, I’d like to say thanks for spending the time to get to know me and my music. My early life as a musician has been a great ride. Whether you’ve followed me through the years, or you’ve just discovered me, The Duke is going to be an interesting ride. Because, as usual, I don’t know where I’m going to be ten minutes from now.

- The Duke                

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